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"The term derives from the attacks of hive insects such as bees, wasps, and ants."
1. Honey bees and wasps do not attack (don't know but that ants do because some species are highly predatory). But bees and wasps are merely acting defensively to protect their nests.
2. Swarming with honey bees has nothing to do with warfare whatsoever. It is a reproductive act, and a honey bee swarm is exceedingly gentle.
3. Wasps and ants do not swarm in any sense similar to honey bees.
I'm not sure how to fix the statement. Perhaps it would be sufficient to say that it mistakenly derives, based on a misunderstanding of hymenopteran behavior. [[User:David L Green|David L Green]] 23:13, 3 May 2008 (CDT)

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Problems with this statement

"The term derives from the attacks of hive insects such as bees, wasps, and ants."

1. Honey bees and wasps do not attack (don't know but that ants do because some species are highly predatory). But bees and wasps are merely acting defensively to protect their nests. 2. Swarming with honey bees has nothing to do with warfare whatsoever. It is a reproductive act, and a honey bee swarm is exceedingly gentle. 3. Wasps and ants do not swarm in any sense similar to honey bees.

I'm not sure how to fix the statement. Perhaps it would be sufficient to say that it mistakenly derives, based on a misunderstanding of hymenopteran behavior. David L Green 23:13, 3 May 2008 (CDT)

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